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Chapter 165: Entering the Capital! The Three Meridians Open!
Chapter 165: Entering the Capital! The Three Meridians Open!
In the Great Jin Dynasty, the capital city stood tall and imposing. The walls stretched endlessly, left and right, exuding a vast and mighty aura, resembling a ferocious beast lying dormant upon the earth.
Below the city walls, a twenty-zhang-wide and ten-zhang-high gate connected the inner and outer parts of the city, an enormous passage.
At this moment, beneath the gate, several long queues of people, like dragons, were entering and exiting, their hushed whispers creating a bustling atmosphere.
"Silence!"
A man clad in armor, holding a sword and a knife, suddenly shouted from below the gate.
His voice, like a tiger's roar, instantly reverberated for several li, carrying a powerful aura that silenced the crowds below the gate.
Two carriages, one in front of the other, slowly approached the gate, led by the Wei family's carriage.
Feeling the aura contained in that voice from earlier, Qin Zheng's eyebrows twitched slightly, surprised.
Even the guards at the gate in the heart of the Great Jin capital were Grandmasters.
Qin Zheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Following the Wei family's carriage, the two carriages headed towards an uncrowded, empty entrance without any queues.
The guards on both sides nodded politely in understanding, neither checking nor delaying, and the carriages entered the capital directly.
Martial Saint families naturally enjoyed privileges beyond the reach of commoners.
Passing through the grand gate, a surge of vibrant human energy washed over them.
Through the carriage window, Qin Zheng caught a glimpse of the bustling crowds coming and going, their voices creating a cacophony.
The buildings on all sides stood tall and dense, stretching endlessly, each more majestic and spacious than the last.
"Is this your first time in the capital, Qin Zheng?" Zhao Li asked.
Qin Zheng withdrew his gaze from the window and nodded.
Zhao Li smiled faintly and continued, "The capital is the heart of the Great Jin Dynasty. Its prosperity far surpasses that of Qingzhou."
"In this city, you can experience the unique charms of the thirty-six states and witness many proud martial artists and their extraordinary skills."
"It's a good opportunity to broaden your horizons and relax while waiting to observe the Enlightenment Divine Stele."
Qin Zheng's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he keenly grasped the key point, asking, "How long do I need to wait?"
The prosperity of the capital and the charms of the thirty-six states held no interest for him.
Only the matter of observing the Enlightenment Divine Stele was relevant to him and the one he cared about the most.
Zhao Li hesitated slightly, then smiled helplessly, "It could be a few days or up to half a month; it's not fixed."
Qin Zheng nodded. Half a month was an acceptable wait.
If it were a matter of several months, he would have to consider it, as that amount of time spent slaying demons and accumulating virtue could be enough for his transformation.
Seeing Qin Zheng's reaction, Zhao Li had been about to say something more but decided against it.
For example, he had been about to mention how the vast territory of the Great Jin Dynasty meant that the thirty-six states were far apart, and the different environments nurtured different types of women.
But Qin Zheng seemed uninterested in that topic, his mind solely focused on martial cultivation.
Perhaps this single-mindedness was what was needed to reach the pinnacle and glimpse the mysteries of the Martial Saint.
Zhao Li sighed inwardly and decided not to say more.
At that moment, the Wei family's carriage in front stopped.
Both men's faces showed slight concern, and they turned their attention forward.
The Grand Master driver of the Wei family's carriage stepped down and walked towards the Linyuan City carriage.
He glanced at Fu Yu, then looked past him to the carriage, where the curtain blocked the view, and said, "Qin Young Master, we've arrived in the capital. The Second Young Master of the Wei family invites you to visit the Wei family residence."
Inside the carriage, Zhao Li's gaze turned towards Qin Zheng.
Qin Zheng didn't hesitate and immediately replied, "Please convey my gratitude to Elder Wei. I have matters to attend to and won't bother you with a visit."
After he finished speaking, Fu Yu understood and slowly drove the carriage away.
Yan Li's expression remained unchanged as he waited for the Linyuan City carriage to leave before returning to the Wei family's carriage.
"Forget it, let's go back."
A soft sigh came from inside the carriage.
Yan Li nodded and drove the carriage towards the Wei family residence.
Inside the Linyuan City carriage, Zhao Li looked at Qin Zheng with curiosity and said, "You're refusing an invitation from a Martial Saint family?"
Qin Zheng smiled lightly and shook his head.
Whether it was a Martial Saint family or not made no difference to him; it wouldn't provide much help.
For someone with a Virtue Scroll, virtue was the most useful thing, and everything else was meaningless.
What difference did it make if it was a Martial Saint family? They couldn't provide an endless supply of virtue.
Moreover, within a prestigious family, there would undoubtedly be various conflicting opinions and voices.
Qin Zheng didn't want to waste his thoughts on such matters.
Zhao Li nodded and said no more.
After a short while, the carriage stopped in front of a courtyard surrounded by tranquility.
As they stepped down from the carriage, Zhao Li said, "This is the residence provided by the Commander's Manor for demon slayers from various states. You'll be staying here for the time being."
Then, turning to Qin Zheng, he clasped his fists and said, "I'll do my best to arrange for you to observe the Divine Stele as soon as possible. Farewell for now!"
"Thank you, Elder!" Qin Zheng replied with a fist salute.
Zhao Li nodded, then turned and took a step forward, instantly displaying his Lightfoot Technique and departing.
Qin Zheng and Fu Yu turned and entered the courtyard, settling the carriage and assigning rooms.
After finishing, Fu Yu looked at Qin Zheng and hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Junior Brother Qin, do you want to go out for a stroll?"
Qin Zheng looked at him, shook his head after a moment, and said, "No, I'll stay here."
"Okay."
Fu Yu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and continued, "Then I'll go out for a bit and come back later."
Qin Zheng nodded, not asking where Fu Yu was going.
Fu Yu quickly turned and left, while Qin Zheng returned to his room.
After slaying Gao Yue Wen and the Avoiding Labor Demon, his depleted virtue had accumulated significantly.
It was enough to enhance his internal skills, fully open the last of the three meridians, and complete the Qi Condensation stage of cultivation.
Although he was about to observe the Enlightenment Divine Stele, logically, he didn't need to expend this hard-earned virtue at this critical moment.
But at this moment, he was in the capital, surrounded by numerous experts, far more dangerous than Qingzhou.
Moreover, having offended the Gao Clan and killing one of their Half-step Martial Saints, it was uncertain if the Gao Clan would send even more powerful warriors next.
So, it was best not to conserve this virtue and convert it into strength first!
With this thought, Qin Zheng's heart was without hesitation. He immediately chanted silently, "Enhance Martial Skills - Eighty-One Transformations Holy Scripture!"
Time passed swiftly.
A day went by.
A commotion outside the courtyard startled Qin Zheng from his cultivation.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Rapid and loud knocks echoed.
"You hick from Qingzhou, get out here now!"
Simultaneously, a domineering and arrogant voice rang out.
"Inside... Ouch!"
The door suddenly opened, and the burly man who was forcefully pounding on it hadn't reacted in time. His body tilted forward, and he was about to fall.
Just then, a large hand reached out and supported his shoulder.
"Hey, you country bumpkin!!!"
The man's face showed anger, but before he could finish speaking, a sharp pain surged, turning his face pale and hideous. He let out a pitiful and shrill scream.
Qin Zheng's hand gripped the collapsing and shattering shoulder of the man, his expression cold as he looked at the several people outside the courtyard.
A young woman caught his eye, dressed in a black robe, with her arms crossed and a cold, proud demeanor.
Behind her were three men in tight-fitting clothes, their auras fierce.
All of them exuded the aura of Great Masters.
"Who are you?" Qin Zheng asked calmly.
He had just arrived in the capital and hadn't made any enemies.
If it were the Gao Clan, they wouldn't send just a few stray cats and dogs.
Moreover, this place was set up by Ta Wu Academy for demon slayers from outside the capital, not just anyone could enter.
"A Supreme Grandmaster?" The woman's eyebrows rose, and she looked at him in surprise.
Then, she scoffed and said disdainfully, "You don't need to know who we are. I'm just here to tell you that if you want to save that Fu Yu's life, you should give up this opportunity to observe the Enlightenment Divine Stele!"
As she spoke, she took out a piece of paper, densely filled with the words 'transfer', 'observe', and 'Enlightenment Divine Stele'.
Qin Zheng glanced at it casually and instantly understood.
These people... were also demon slayers!
They must have learned that he was going to observe the Enlightenment Divine Stele, so they kidnapped Fu Yu to force him to transfer this opportunity.
After all, he and his group were from the poor and backward Qingzhou and had no background.
In the face of higher-level demon slayers, they could only bow their heads.
Sure enough, no matter what organization, there would always be corrupt elements.
Qin Zheng sighed inwardly, then looked at them coldly and asked, "Where is Fu Yu?"
"Hmph!"
The woman across from him scoffed and waved the paper in her hand, saying disdainfully, "Can't you understand? Give..."
Whoosh!
A gust of wind blew, and before the woman could react, she felt her neck clamped by a large hand.
Then, a powerful force lifted her body, making it difficult to breathe.
This force grew stronger, making her feel like her neck would be snapped in the next moment!
"Ugh!"
She struggled to pry open the hand around her neck.
But this large hand was like cast iron, and even though she was also a Supreme Grandmaster, she couldn't move it an inch.
"Stop it!!"
At this moment, the three Great Masters behind the woman also reacted and charged forward.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Three muffled sounds rang out, and the three men flew out even faster, spitting blood as they fell to the ground, unable to move.
Qin Zheng's expression remained unchanged as he calmly looked at the woman being held high in his hand, struggling fiercely.
"Umm, umm, umm!"
She struggled violently, unable to speak.
Crack, crack, crack!
The sound of tiny bones cracking came from her neck.
Just as the woman was about to despair, the hand around her neck suddenly loosened.
At the same time, a cold voice rang out again, "I'll ask one last time, where is Fu Yu?"
(End of Chapter)
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